Including a graph really does convince people
by Stephen Ostermiller on Oct 30, 2014 | Views: 2039 | Score: 5
| Convincingness | |
|---|---|
| With graph | 6.83 |
| No graph | 6.12 |
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by Stephen Ostermiller on Oct 30, 2014 | Views: 2039 | Score: 5
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The study concludes that the effect is not because graphs relay information better. The effect is purely because graphs appear to be "scientific" and something that appears to be scientific is convincing.
Let me assure you that this IS from a scientific study, and doesn't just appear scientific because it comes with a graph.